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During a Thanksgiving vacation in Maine, 11-year-old Oakley Debbs, a straight-A student and athlete from West Palm Beach, ate a piece of pound cake from a holiday basket. Despite his usual caution due to asthma and nut allergies, Oakley didn\u2019t detect any warning signs. After tasting the cake, he suspected it had nuts\u2014later confirmed to be walnut.<\/p>\n
His parents gave him Benadryl, as they had during past reactions. Initially, he felt fine, with only one hive. But minutes later, Oakley experienced chest pain, vomiting, and then went into anaphylactic shock. Though 911 was called, he tragically passed away before help could arrive.<\/p>\n
Oakley\u2019s family, devastated by the loss, created the Red Sneaker Foundation<\/strong>, named after his favorite shoes. The foundation raises awareness about severe allergic reactions and stresses the importance of using epinephrine immediately, even if symptoms seem mild.<\/p>\n \u201cOakley was brave, strong, and full of life,\u201d said his mom, Merrill. \u201cHis legacy now lives on through this mission to protect others.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" During a Thanksgiving vacation in Maine, 11-year-old Oakley Debbs, a straight-A student and athlete from West Palm Beach, ate a piece of pound cake from a holiday basket. Despite his usual caution due to asthma and nut allergies, Oakley didn\u2019t detect any warning signs. After tasting the cake, he suspected it had nuts\u2014later confirmed to…<\/p>\n